Sake News from Japan / Sake Muse

NicoNico News reports not only that there's a "low carb" sake, but that it's celebrating its 10th anniversary.Gekkeikan launched its Tōshitsu Zero (糖質ゼロ, "zero carb") range in 2008, and is improving the quality of the sake and refreshing the packaging to celebrate 10...

Value Press reports on the intersection of three interesting things: sake, molecular gastronomy and projection mapping.The "sake restaurant" Molecu-L. in Ueno, Tokyo proposes Japanese food with a side of novel sensations created by molecular-level mapping of tastes...

The Sankei Biz Japan Style Business Eye column reports on the venerable traditional sweet company Toraya and their foray into pairing sake with wagashi.They held a special exhibition last year in Tokyo called Wagashi de Yō (和菓子で酔う,  Drunk on Wagashi), which was...

Value Press has a report on a recently released sake where the story is really about the label - designed by Studio Ghibli producer Toshio Suzuki.The Toshimaya Juemon sake celebrates the opening of the Studio Ghibli/Toshio Suzuki event Kotoba no Mahōten (言葉の魔法展,...

The Nikkan Gendai Digital site has a report on the only two words you need to introduce sake to foreigners - apparently it's "apple" and "banana".The article first reminds us that sake is enjoying unprecedented popularity, with exports breaking new records for eight...

The Nifty News site has a report on female sake writer Mayumi Eguchi and her new story about a single lady and her obsession with one-cup sake.Some readers might think that backing off with a plea of "I'm not great with sake..." and asking for a sugary cocktail...

The Cinematopics site reports on the first starring role for actress Rina Kawaei - in a film about sake. The opening date and poster were released on 26 July 2018, with the image showing a young woman holding a large tasting ochoko in front of what looks like a...

Livedoor News has an interesting feature on a vote for which curious sake names drinkers wish people would stop making fun of, and a close look at the top three. The results are based on a survey carried out by the Goo Ranking Editorial Department "Research Plus"...

The Kohoku Keizai Newspaper site reports on the perfect way to enjoy your sake - in an onsen. The Tsunashima Yukemuri no Sato onsen in Yokohama, which caters to day-trippers, held a special lunch on 31 July 2018 in association with local breweries complete with talks...